In which Olympic event would you most want to win a gold medal, and why?

For me it would be the 400 meter. That was my best distance in high school - in those days it was 440 yards but close enough - and a race I really enjoyed running. It's such a great race at that level, a sprint that covers a quarter mile. I'm always really impressed by those guys, amazing combination of speed and stamina.

I guess my 2nd choice would be basketball. I always enjoyed watching the US teams back in the day, college guys playing against other nation's professionals. Those medals were something to be proud of.

I admire the swimmers but being a lousy swimmer I don't aspire to be that. Just can't relate, I suppose.